NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with a lead level of 20 mcg/dL is prescribed oral chelation therapy. The nurse should monitor for which side effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral chelators like succimer can cause renal toxicity, requiring monitoring of kidney function. Hypertension, hypoglycemia, and seizures are not common side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A 12-year-old is having surgery to repair a fractured left femur. As a part of the preoperative safety procedures, the nurse should ask the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marking the surgical site with an 'x' and signing is a standard safety procedure to confirm the correct site for surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the infant shown in the figure. On observing the infant from this angle, the nurse should document that this infant has which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asymmetric gluteal folds are a clinical sign of developmental dysplasia of the hip, indicating possible hip dislocation or asymmetry.
Question 4 of 5
During the acute stage of meningitis, a 3-year-old child is restless and irritable. Which of the following would be most appropriate to institute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minimizing noise reduces sensory stimulation, which can exacerbate irritability in a child with meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
After the acute stage following an ingestion of drain cleaner by a child, the nurse should be alert for the development of which of the following as a likely complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Corrosive ingestion can scar the esophagus, leading to strictures. Tracheal complications are less common unless the airway is directly affected, and diverticula are not typical.